Wayside Film Festival

The first annual Wayside Film Festival corresponds with the 140th annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. A three night event in late July, the Picnic hosts 25,000 people from around the area, offering a large potential audience for filmmakers. The Wayside Film festival is open to any independent film makers interested in submitting their work. Our goal as a local arts council is to encourage an appreciation for the arts and offer opportunities for artists to contribute in that venture. In addition to films, there will be live music, food trucks, vendors, and a carnival. Our venue is at the center of it all. Films will be shown in blocks throughout the night to allow festivalgoers to enjoy everything the Picnic has to offer.